Earlier today we reported on the likelihood of Chromebooks getting a more advanced stylus input in the form of a powered stylus. This came from a commit referencing a system notification for low battery in the stylus. As we discussed in that article, there are no current Chromebooks with powered … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Eve’ Gets More Advanced Wacom AES Stylus
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Google Brings “Video Smoothness” Feature To Chromecast Ultra
4K resolution is awesome. What once was a perk reserved for only the highest end displays and televisions is quickly becoming an industry standard. Google's latest Chromecast device was designed with that exact quality in mind. The Chromecast Ultra can stream 4K content, when available, to the … [Read more...] about Google Brings “Video Smoothness” Feature To Chromecast Ultra
Chromebooks May Get More Advanced Active Stylus Support
To be honest, we're still in the early stages of stylus support on Chromebooks. Since the arrival of the Samsung Chromebook Plus in February, stylus support has become a consideration for potential Chromebook buyers with more stylus-equipped devices in the planning stages for later this … [Read more...] about Chromebooks May Get More Advanced Active Stylus Support
New Chromebook App Launcher: A Closer Look
This morning, news broke of an all new launcher for Chrome OS that showed up in the experimental Canary channel. You know me. It wasn't enough to sit and marvel at someone else's video. I had to try it out for myself. So, I sprung from my recliner, grabbed a Chromebook and headed over to the … [Read more...] about New Chromebook App Launcher: A Closer Look
Chromebook App Launcher Getting Major Touch-Friendly Update
Sometimes in our line of work, you want more than anything just to see visual confirmation of what you are suspecting. For us here at Chrome Unboxed, however, this doesn't usually happen until a product or feature we've been following actually hits the market. Tablets, detachables, Assistant … [Read more...] about Chromebook App Launcher Getting Major Touch-Friendly Update
How To Teach With Chromebooks
"How can I use Chromebooks in my classroom? There must be more than just Google Docs and math games!" This is a question that I hear a LOT. The Chromebook is an amazing classroom tool, but most teachers are only using a fraction of their potential. Starting July 15, 2017 I am leading three … [Read more...] about How To Teach With Chromebooks
STEM Tools For Chromebooks Unveiled At ISTE
Last week educators, administrators and technology groups from around the world converged on San Antonio for the 2017 ISTE Conference. The International Society for Technology in Education is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of assisting educators in better leveraging tech in the … [Read more...] about STEM Tools For Chromebooks Unveiled At ISTE
Chromebooks Getting Back Button In Shelf
A new commit has shown up in the repositories and it is in reference to something that is a bit odd, honestly. Here's the opening languageAdd a back button to the shelf. This is in preparation for removing title bars work. This approach of adding a back button expands the current app list button … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Back Button In Shelf
New Chromebook ‘Eve’ To Utilize Faster NVMe SSD Storage
Just recently, in a commit to the Chromium Repositories, we are seeing references to NVMe SSD storage for 'Eve'. If you have no idea what NVMe means, you are in the vast majority. The technical specifications surrounding NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) aren't the easiest to understand for … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Eve’ To Utilize Faster NVMe SSD Storage
Chromebook Deals For The 4th Of July
Independence Day 2017 is in full swing. Whether you're at the lake, grilling out or preparing for the fireworks display of the century from the Chrome Unboxed family we wish you a safe and happy July 4th. We have rounded up some last-minute holiday deals to save you a little cash. If you're … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals For The 4th Of July
Google Assistant On Chromebooks – More Details Emerge
It seems there is a lot of work going into Google Assistant on Chrome OS these days. Almost daily we are seeing news of new features and integrations at every turn. Today, we have a few of these features linked together and they give us a better overall picture of how Google Assistant might look … [Read more...] about Google Assistant On Chromebooks – More Details Emerge
“What’s Playing” Works On My Chromebook!
One of my favorite Google App features is now working on Chrome OS. "What's playing" is a quick, simple way to recognize a song via the Google App search or by using OK, Google on Android devices. You may be familiar with similar applications such as Sound Hound or Sound Search for Android. I … [Read more...] about “What’s Playing” Works On My Chromebook!
